University of Wisconsin-Madison: Shark Antibody-Like Proteins Neutralize COVID-19 Virus, Help Prepare for Future Coronaviruses
December 17, 2021
December 17, 2021
MADISON, Wisconsin, Dec. 17 (TNSJou) -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news:
By Eric Hamilton
Small, unique antibody-like proteins known as VNARs -- derived from the immune systems of sharks -- can prevent the virus that causes COVID-19, its variants, and related coronaviruses from infecting human cells, according to a new study published Dec. 16.
The new VNARs will not be immediately available as a treatment in people, but . . .
By Eric Hamilton
Small, unique antibody-like proteins known as VNARs -- derived from the immune systems of sharks -- can prevent the virus that causes COVID-19, its variants, and related coronaviruses from infecting human cells, according to a new study published Dec. 16.
The new VNARs will not be immediately available as a treatment in people, but . . .